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"Bill Bailey said he enjoyed himself and he had never even been to Lincoln before. He also isn't doing many festivals this summer so it was a massive coup.

"We will always to look to get bigger and better, but in terms of acts for next year we don't know at this stage."

A range of local businesses had set up stalls to provide a taste of Lincolnshire flavour.

Lucie Nock who is the director of The Cheese Society that operate on St Martin's Lane in Lincoln said this is the first time the business has done something of this nature, but ultimately it has proven immensely successful.

She said: "It is the first thing we have done like this, but it has been really good for business. I have seen a load of regulars and a lot of new customers as well. It has helped us raise our foodie profile. We will definitely come back next year."

And it wasn't just yellowbelly grub on offer.

Stalls had ventured from far and wide, with one stall from London saying this festival has been the most profitable in their experience of trading.

Tommy Kempton, who works for Otherside Pride, added: ""I have enjoyed it a lot. It has been one of the top festivals in the UK we have worked at and certainly the one where I have made the most money.

"I will definitely come back to Lincoln next year, it is a lovely city."

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A number of families and friends soaked up the rare summer sunshine to enjoy the event and soak up the bustling atmosphere.

Rachael Thomas, 46, from Lincoln, said: "It has been a really nice atmosphere and there are loads of quality food stalls. I had never even heard of fried haloumi cheese with pomegranate and mince. It is great to feel part of the city especially with the top acts coming here. The castle looks amazing as well."

"I think the event has been put on really well. Some of my family have come up from London especially and we have all had a brilliant time," added Sarah Wallace, 41, Lincoln.

Jo Clark, 50, and her husband, Richard, 54, from Aisthorpe also enjoyed the weekend.

She said: "This was a really good idea for Lincoln and it is great to see families out and about, enjoying the castle. We should do more like this."